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Gwangjugukjeateupeeo 《ateugwangju》
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Gwangjugukjeateupeeo 《ateugwangju》

Korean name: 제17회 광주국제아트페어 《아트광주》

Oct 22 (Thu) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)

Plan · Experience · Discover

  1. 1Before you come — Check dates, admission and how to get there.
  2. 2While you're here — See what's happening now from other visitors, collect festival stamps, and find food and stays nearby.
  3. 3Discover Korea — Get to know Korean culture through its festivals — and find your next favorite.

① Before you go

What to check before your trip.

Dates
Oct 22 (Thu) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
Hours
[VIP Opening] Thu, 2026.10.22. 14:00–17:00 [General Admission] Thu, 2026.10.22. 17:00–19:00 Fri, 2026.10.23. – Sat, 2026.10.24. 10:30–19:00 Sun, 2026.10.25. 10:30–18:00
Admission
Paid · [On-site tickets] - VIP KRW 50,000 - Adults KRW 15,000 - Youth KRW 10,000 - Children KRW 8,000 [Online tickets] - VIP KRW 40,000 - Adults KRW 10,000 - Youth KRW 6,000 - Children KRW 4,000
Venue
Kimdaejung Convention Center, Halls A, B & C
Age
전 연령
Organizer
전남광주통합특별시

② When you're here

What it's about, and food and stays around the venue.

About

Art Gwangju is the largest international art fair in the Honam region, offering a one-stop look at trends in Korean and international contemporary art and the art market. Galleries, artists and collectors from Korea and abroad gather to present works, discover new artistic value and connect, making it a hub for cultural and artistic exchange that links Gwangju and Jeollanam-do with the global art world. It is hosted by Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City and organized by the Gwangju Cultural Foundation and Art Gwangju. Art Gwangju 26 brings together about 110 galleries from 12 countries, including Korea and countries in the Middle East and Europe, presenting diverse currents in contempor…

Translated from the Korean original by ALIVE FESTA.

🍜 Food · 🏨 Stays

Info: Korea Tourism Organization · Kakao Map. Check hours and prices before you go. List your business

③ Discover Korea

Local festivals are one of the easiest ways to meet everyday Korea — regional food, traditional performances, crafts and night markets, and many are free to enter. ALIVE FESTA gathers festivals and events from all 17 provinces and cities of Korea in one place.

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization and local government open data. Dates and prices can change — please check with the organizer before you go.